Just under three weeks to go: Re-energise your continuous professional development by attending SPATEX 2020 – the UK’s ONLY dedicated water leisure Show at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena Tuesday January 28 to Thursday January 30. It’s your first insight into all that is happening in the world of water leisure in the decade ahead.
The green stuff
Top of the agenda is saving energy and money. This 24th edition aims to lead the way in showing how we can aim for a more energy efficient, environmentally friendly future. From inverter heat pumps and variable speed water circulation pumps to environmentally friendly spa filter cleaners, an above-ground pool made from recycled plastic bottles and insulating pool covers, SPATEX 2020 is the UK’s showcase of today’s latest international innovations supporting a low energy, low carbon footprint. Take advantage of special show discounts and offers.
Hear the talk
ISPE – the provider of the Industry’s greatest source of FREE knowledge is staging 22 different sessions throughout the three days of the Show, of which 16 are new titles and six are promoting Green issues (these are highlighted in green on the website and in the Showguide). For example:
- Wednesday January 29 11.00(Arena 1) – Energy Savings for your Pool
- Wednesday January 2930 (Arena 1) – Energy Savings via the use of Automatic Valves
The parallel seminar programme in Arena 2, also has Green themed talks amongst its diverse range of topics:
- Tuesday January 28 16.00 (Arena 2) Manufacturing more environmentally friendly hot tubs
- Wednesday January 29 15.00 (Arena 2) Inspiring your Team to be Green
CPD points and certificates of attendance are available to all attendees of the ISPE workshops in Arena 1.
Show and tell
There’s nothing like someone showing you how it should be done and ISPE will once again be showcasing its expertise. Leaks in pools and spas are the bane of a pool builder’s life – Leak Detection masterclass 13.30 – 14.30 on Tuesday 28 January in Seminar Arena 1. Plus, Pump Strip-down masterclass 12.30 -13.30 on Wednesday 29 January in Seminar Arena 1.
The Green Party
The Green theme extends to the now famous SPATEX networking party on the Wednesday evening in the Ricoh Arena’s Clubhouse Bar. It starts straight after the exhibition closes at 5pm and all exhibitors and visitors are warmly invited. We will supply Green hats (of course!), drinks, nibbles and you supply the chat. This follows on from the ‘Oscars of the Industry’ at the 2020 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards Gala Evening (hosted by BISHTA & SPATA) on the Tuesday – For more details and to book your place, please contact Jan at the BSPF offices: E: [email protected] T: 01264 356210/1. Everyone from the Wet Leisure Industry is invited to attend! Closing date is Friday January 10.
Free advice on tap
With all the experts in the Industry gathered under one roof, there is no better place to seek guidance on a specific project. Many of the Industry’s esteemed associations will be in attendance. The STA (Swimming Teachers’ Association) is holding a Pool Plant Conference on the Tuesday in Seminar Arena 2 from 10.15 to 12.30. This will include an update on safety training awards and pool plant qualifications.
PWTAG (Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group) will be holding an all-day seminar on the Thursday of the Show.
For lighter entertainment, Olympic Gold medallist, diver Jack Laugher MBE, will be on the CPC stand (B34) on the Wednesday of the Show from 9.30 to 11.00. Come along and have a chat about his illustrious career to date.
Registration is FREE and OPEN at www.spatex.co.uk SPATEX 2020 – Tuesday 28 January to Thursday 30 January. The Ericsson Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry CV6 6GE is easy to get to – just 500 yards off the M6 and within two hours commuting time of 75 per cent of the population, it offers 2,000 free car parking spaces.